A resolution requesting the Mayor to create an office within the Mayor’s
Office to focus primarily on issues affecting the homeless, mentally ill, and
those addicted to drugs or alcohol.

WHEREAS, the Mayor has created
several offices within the Mayor’s Office,
including the Office of Neighborhoods, the Office of Community and Economic
Development, the Office of Affordable Housing, and the Office of Children and
Youth, to address community and societal issues affecting the citizens of Davidson
County; and

WHEREAS, there is a need within Nashville and Davidson County for additional
assistance and services to be provided for the homeless, mentally ill, and
addicted; and

WHEREAS, the establishment of an office within the Metropolitan Government
whose primary purpose is to provide services and assistance to the homeless,
mentally ill, and addicted, including coordination and collaboration with other
agencies and entities that provide similar services would be of great benefit
to Nashville and Davidson County.

NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE
AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That
the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as requesting the Mayor
to create an office within the Mayor’s Office to focus primarily
on issues affecting the homeless, mentally ill, and those addicted to drugs
and alcohol.

Section 2. That the Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy
of this Resolution to the Mayor.

Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption,
the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
requiring it.